May 14, 2015, 3:20PM

Luis Munoz Marin students show their Mount Union pen pal some love and appreciation as they walk down the hall to a pizza party. Education students from Mount Union college visit their pen pals at Luis Munoz Marin school on Cleveland's west side. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer)

May 14, 2015, 3:20PM

Kamuria Butler studies the history of the underground railroad, information courtesy of her Mount Union pen pal. Education students from Mount Union college visit their pen pals at Luis Munoz Marin school on Cleveland's west side. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer)

May 14, 2015, 3:20PM

Students wear their "College Bound" tee shirts for "pen pal day," when they meet their pen pals from Mount Union College. The collaboration with Mount Union is one of the many ways used to encourage students to realize that college is a real option for them. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer)

May 14, 2015, 3:20PM

Oscar Lais, a bright, energetic student, reminds his Mount Union pen pal Sarah Jansen about the animal pictures he included with his letters throughout the year. Education students from Mount Union college visit their pen pals at Luis Munoz Marin school on Cleveland's west side. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer)

November 05, 2014, 12:49AM

Cleveland Metropolitan School District campaign chairman Terry Butler gives an update on the elections results on Issue 4 at a watch party at the Ariel International Center Tuesday night. With 70 percent of the votes in, the issue looked sure to pass. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer)

November 04, 2014, 11:18PM

One year old Kyle Mack high fives Joe Podach, Deputy Chief of Technology for Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Kyle is held by his mom, Christine Fowler-Mack, District Chief Portfolio Officer for CMSD. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer}

November 04, 2014, 11:18PM

Supporters gathered at Ariel International Center cheer as they learn that Issue 4 passed. Final results were not yet in on a $200 million bond to continue Cleveland Metropolitan School District's construction program, but it was safe to say it passed. (Lynn Ischay/The Plain Dealer}